Sebastien Loeb extends lead in Dakar Rally

Dakar Rally motorcycle racing is a popular event, which takes place annually in Argentina, Bolivia and Chile. Buenos Aires: Nine-time World rally champion Sebastien Loeb extended his overall lead in the Dakar Rally by winning the 10th stage in Argentina.

The 42-year-old Frenchman finished the 448km journey on Thursday from Chilecito to San Juan in four hours 54 minutes and 28 seconds, two minutes and 33 seconds ahead of compatriot and Peugeot teammate Cyril Despres,reports Xinhua.

Defending champion Stephane Peterhansel was third, six minutes and 45 seconds behind Loeb, completing a clean sweep of the stage podium for France and Peugeot.

Loeb leads the overall standings, eight minutes and 23 seconds ahead of Peterhansel, while Despres is third, 19 minutes and 50 seconds off the pace.